Glenny Wood, the Gordano District campsite, is set in 23 acres of woodlands.

This undulating site is ideally suited to traditional Scout camping, with many good camping plateaus.

Backwoods events and wide games are ideal at Glenny Wood.

In addition there are activities and facilities available for everyone to use as the site now boasts a Confidence course, Wetlands area, games equipment and a good range of Pioneering equipment.

 Glenny Wood is an excellent base for Bristol, Weston Super Mare and area plus the Mendips, which offer a wealth of walking opportunities.

The site is open all year round.

Glenny Wood therefore is an ideal site for

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Network members

so come along and enjoy Scouting

Camping - For those wishing to camp there are plenty of Plateau areas for you to use. The Plateaus will hold between 1-4 patrol tents and have space for kitchen areas and cooking. Altar Fires only are allowed on site, and are supplied for this. The one exception to this is a campfire in the Campfire circle.

The lodge - We have our newly refurbished lodge, which is great for Beaver Scout Sleepovers, Pack Holidays, and other residential experiences needing indoor accommodation.

The building is suitable for sleeping up to 30, with two side rooms for leader/young leader accommodation.  Please note that bunk beds are not provided.

Normal services are available and in the refitted kitchen there is a new gas cooker, fridge, freezer etc. Please bring your own cooking utensils, pots & pans plus crockery and cutlery.

Day / Evening visits - Glenny Wood is ideal for a section meeting night, for practicing traditional Scout craft activities, wide games, bivvy building and much more; just let the imagination go wild.

Facilities on site

• Lodge
• Wood pile
• Car Parking
• BBQ area
• Full toilet facilities
• Patio Area
• Showers
• Camp Fire Circle
• Campers Fridge & Freezer
• Altar Fires

Guidelines for using Glenny Wood

Camping or using the site.

 THE RULES OF GLENNY WOOD ARE THE SCOUT LAWS.

Below therefore are a few simple guidelines so everyone can enjoy their time at Glenny Wood and the site is treated with respect, as all “Scouts” should do. These have been put together from experience of those using the site and aim at ensuring everyone has a good time whilst on site.

No dogs on site please. Except for Guide dogs and Police dogs

Wildlife. Please no not damage or cause disturbance to wildlife.

Camping areas. Please camp only in “open” camping plateaus. Please restrict fires to the altar fires provided on the plateaus. Any fallen timber can be collected and burnt. Any wood not burnt please return to the wood pile. It is important to ensure that no stones or large pieces of wood are left on the camping area, as these become hidden and cause damage to equipment when the area is maintained. Most importantly please ensure all fires are completely out when you leave the site and any rubbish not burnt is taken away with you (i.e. Tin foil).

Central woodpile. Please do not remove or use more than you need. Return unused wood to the woodpile at the end of your stay.

Bivouacs. These should only be constructed in the wooded area above the main track or up on the “new land” at the far end of the site, not on the formal camping areas. Please dismantle after use, so that the area is quickly returned to normal and is of use to others.

Barbeque on the patio.  A BBQ area is available on the patio outside the lodge. Charcoal or wood can be used. Please return any wood not burnt to the wood pile. Please return Altar Fires to the concrete area opposite the toilets.

Altar Fires There are many Altar fires available on site and is the only means of having a fire on site, except in the camp fire area. There should be one Altar fire on each of the main camping plateaus. Altar fires can also be used on the BBQ area. Any Altar Fires not on the camping plateaus should be returned to the concrete area opposite the toilets.

Rubbish. We do not have a refuse collection therefore; please take all your rubbish home with you. You are encouraged to burn your rubbish in an Altar Fire, to make this less of a problem. However, you must ensure all the rubbish is burnt, that all fires are out by the time you leave, and that you take away any burnt tins, tin foil etc. Please do not leave food waste lying around. We expect you to have completed a litter sweep of the areas you have used before departure, as with good Scouting practice.

Toilet Block. Please could all site users ensure that the toilet block is kept clean, tidy and all rubbish removed. Mops and buckets are provided; please use them when necessary to ensure conditions are as you would wish to find them. Remember before you leave the site please ensure the loos are left in a respectable condition so they are as you would expect to find them. The loo block (sinks!) must not be used for washing dishes in or any hot water taken out of the loos. The showers (available in early 2009) should be cleaned after use, ensuring soap etc is washed away and any rubbish removed.

Good neighbourliness. When entering or leaving the site, please could all visitors keep noise to a minimum and drive slowly 5 mph maximum and carefully past the adjoining house and the road leading to the village. Please remind your parents of this who drop off their children, as we have received complaints of parents speeding out of the site.

Confidence Course. This must be a leader supervised activity and Leaders are responsible for the safety of the young people whilst using this area. It is ideal for an individual challenge or team working.

Wetlands Area. Please ensure this area is supervised when in use, and the plants and other wildlife are treated with respect and nothing is pulled out of the ground or thrown into the water.

Vehicles. No vehicles are to be left on site. You may use the access track around the site to take kit nearer to your camping area, but NO vehicles are to go off this track. All vehicles are then to be parked in the car park unless otherwise agreed.

Night exercises If you are planning a night exercise, which stretches beyond Glenny Wood, please let the booking secretary know. Please remember a number of properties have security systems and dogs, and you should only use properly identified pathways. Only use roads with extreme caution.

Pioneering activities, including Aerial Runways. These must comply with the Scout Association’s Rules and Regulations. Ropes attached to trees can cause bark damage. Please ensure all points of attachment are suitably protected and ensure that all ropes and swings are removed completely at the end of your stay. There are Pioneering poles and ropes available to use on site.

The following are not allowed on site without prior permission

Fireworks, Firearms, Archery.

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